Mikai Gbayor seeks breakthrough season at Florida State in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Florida State linebacker Mikai Gbayor enters the 2026 football season aiming to secure a full-time role after transferring from North Carolina. The 6-foot-2, 218-pound redshirt senior previously played at Nebraska and has shown steady improvement, highlighted by a career-best season in 2024. He hopes to enhance his NFL Draft prospects with a strong performance this year. Gbayor's familiarity with FSU's defensive coordinator Tony White may aid in his transition.
- •Gbayor is a redshirt senior linebacker at Florida State.
- •He transferred from North Carolina after playing at Nebraska.
- •Recorded 114 career tackles and notable individual accolades.
- •Aims for a larger role to improve his draft prospects.
- •Familiarity with defensive coordinator Tony White may benefit him.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Myles Graham, LB, Florida
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Mikai Gbayor, LB, Florida State
"Former five-star recruit Myles Graham enters the 2026 season after leading Florida in tackles and establishing himself as an elite SEC linebacker.
"After stops at Nebraska and North Carolina, Florida State linebacker Mikai Gbayor enters 2026 looking to secure a full-time role.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 6:25 PM2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Myles Graham, LB, Florida
Former five-star recruit Myles Graham enters the 2026 season after leading Florida in tackles and establishing himself as an elite SEC linebacker.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:25 PM2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Mikai Gbayor, LB, Florida State
After stops at Nebraska and North Carolina, Florida State linebacker Mikai Gbayor enters 2026 looking to secure a full-time role.
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